SMACNA Names Chapter Executive of the Year, Contractor of the Year

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association announced that Nathan Cooper, executive director of SMACNA Colorado, is this year’s Chapter Executive of the Year. Announced at SMACNA’s 78th Annual Convention in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this award is given to the person who has made a positive and significant impact on SMACNA as a national association and the local chapter.

“Nathan is a tireless advocate for the industry and is someone who builds bridges between management and labor in a way that benefits all,” said Aaron Hilger, SMACNA’s CEO. “His leadership skills are unparalleled, as is his compassion and thoughtfulness for those around him. I am thrilled to honor SMACNA Colorado’s own Nathan Cooper with the 2022 Chapter Executive of the Year.”

SMACNA has also named Jack Knox, president of R.F. Knox Company, Inc., as this year’s Contractor of the Year. The award is given to a professional who exceeds all expectations of serving and promoting the industry.

“Jack’s passion for innovation and his commitment to developing the next generation of sheet metal professionals has not only bettered his business, but SMACNA and the industry as a whole,” said Hilger. “No one is more deserving of this award than Jack. He has been an exemplary SMACNA member for more than two decades, having served on more than 20 committees over the years, as well as serving on our Executive Committee. I join with all of our SMACNA members to say I am thrilled for him to receive this much-deserved recognition.”

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